BODYGUARD viewers are convinced they spotted the real bomber during last night's explosive instalment of the BBC drama in the wake of the shocking news around Julia Montague’s unexpected death.

Last night the BBC show sent viewers into meltdown as they went from being confused at the on-screen absence of Julia Montague (played by Keeley Hawes) to complete shock when David Budd (Richard Madden) was told the Home Secretary hadn’t survived her injuries from the blast.

David was so devastated at the news he sobbed and tried to take his own life, but in an extraordinary twist someone had tampered with his gun and he ended up firing blank bullets.

While some thought the reason for his decision could have been as a result of his own guilt at trying to kill Julia, a new clue has come to light.

Putting the pieces together, one fan helpfully reminded everyone of one pivotal character from the show’s first instalment.

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was his attempt to kill himself born of orchestrating a terror attack and taking the life of the Home Secretary instead?

It seems unlikely the bodyguard would attempt such a tragic act without suffering from the immense guilt of something, particularly when he would be leaving two children behind.

With this potential thread simmering away in the background, a third twist came when it was revealed one of Julia’s staff-members called Robert McDonald had been involved in handling the briefcase with the bomb inside.

What’s more, the new acting Home Secretary later revealed himself to be involved too, after having a secret meeting with Julia’s former special adviser and discussing how they were going to cover up the incriminating footage of them in the Home Office hallways.